[nfbmi-talk] rodgers is a liar and newsline related

[joe harcz Comcast]

Now, Rodgers contended to NFB and all blind folks at yesterday's BSBP meeting or implied that it couldn't be funded and RSA told him so.

But here is what RSA said in its 2009 monitoring report with citations....
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5.  Innovation and Expansion (I&E) Projects 

 

Observation:  MCB funds I&E projects that are primarily recreational in nature, as opposed to directly linked to employment.  I&E funds are for the development and implementation of innovative approaches to expand and improve the provision of VR services to individuals with disabilities.  An example of an I&E project could be a pilot work readiness and job coaching program for transition-age youths.

  

MCB has been using I&E funds to cover expenditures related to the Newsline for the Blind, which provides access to a variety of news media for persons who are blind or visually-impaired, including vacancy announcements and employment related classified advertisements.  This service would be better provided as a service to groups pursuant to 34 CFR 361.49.

 

Recommendations:  RSA recommends that MCB:

5.1              transfer funding of Newsline from an I&E project to services for groups under 34 CFR 361.49; and

5.2              ensure any projects funded under I&E are employment-focused, consistent with 34 CFR 361.35.

 

Agency Response:

5.1              MCB will identify any funding of Newsline as services for groups consistent with 34 CFR 361.49.

5.2              MCB will ensure any projects funded under I&E are employment-focused, consistent with 34 CFR 361.35.

 

Technical Assistance:  None requested at this time."